Let me preface this by saying that I’m not typically a fan of organized tours. However, I recognize that in the interests of time, cost and efficiency, sometimes a tour is just necessary. I wouldn’t charter a boat or a helicopter to visit the Great Barrier Reef. I wouldn’t climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge without being tethered to a group. And I certainly wouldn’t map out all of the Gossip Girl film spots because, well, that would just be weird. So, when I was approached about the opportunity to go on the Gossip Girl tour with On Location Tours, I whipped out my knee socks and channelled my inner Blair Waldorf (any excuse to wear knee socks is ok in my book). I’ve enjoyed watching Gossip Girl for years, and most girls who are into fashion have taken a pointer or two from Blake Lively’s or Leighton Meester’s on-set wardrobe.

This was my second experience with On Location Tours. I took the Sex and the City tour when I moved to New York years ago. In addition to showing you film sights, On Location Tours are a great way to explore parts of New York City in a fun and nontraditional way. While the tours are frequented by out-of-towners, they are good clean fun for New Yorkers alike, and a welcome reminder of all the amazing things happening in our metropolis on a daily basis.

Gossip Girl not your thing? Perhaps Sex and the City or Sopranos is more your flavor. While I realize many of you live in New York and may not see the need to take a tour of a city you live and breathe everyday, out of town guests love these things. Out-of-towners don’t see New York the way we see New York. They salivate with wonder over so many of the things we avoid – Times Square, the big Macy’s during Christmas, and anything that remotely smells of tourism. To them, New York is a fantastical place where things happen everyday that just don’t happen in other cities. Indulge this fantasy and take them on a tour. They’ll probably tell people it was the highlight of their New York experience. And if you live in New York, spend an afternoon exploring your city. New York is one of the most filmed cities in the world, which is pretty damn cool, even for a New Yorker.

Note: This tour was sponsored by On Location Tours. As always, reviews are 100% honest.

18 comments on Channelling our Inner Blair Waldorf

Gossip Girl is totally my thing! I just can’t believe they have specific tours for that! I am so definitely doing it this Christmas! How I wish had my best friend with me, so that we could pose for the blair-serena picture!

NYC is such a big place and seems overwhelming to your average tourist. Tours can be fun – it’s the bus tours with grey haired grannies that make me squirm.Leigh recently posted..Time Travel: Winter to Summer in Three Hours

Aaaaw, grey-haired grannies are so cute though! I agree, tours can be fun. That was my second with On Location and they were both a fun way to spend a Saturday!City Gal recently posted..Channelling our Inner Blair Waldorf

These tours would be so much fun. I did want to do the SATC one when we were last in NYC, but Budget Hubby wasn’t agreeable. Next time I think I shall. I enjoyed reading about it in your link. Thanks.jan recently posted..The Beach Scene at Essaouira

Haven’t really followed Gossip Girl although I’ve seen parts of it and recognize the places. I think it’s good to go with a group for a tour like this. Hope you had fun Salika Jay recently posted..Kuala Lumpur Attractions: Batu Caves